Unlike thoroughbred horses, racing steeds of the metal variety, even those named Mustang, rarely enjoy a life of leisure in their golden years. Those that avoid horrible crashes often have their body parts and guts removed for other racers…… more»
Race Cars
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Le Mans Connection: 1978 Holden Torana A9X
I’ve had the privilege to write about several examples of the Holden Torana A9X here at Barn Finds, but this car is something very different. It was a car that was born out of a desire for international racing… more»
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Road Racing Legend! 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
There was a time in the early to mid-’70s when you encountered a first-gen Camaro Z28, there was a good chance that the original high-winding 302 CI engine had gone to that great machine shop in the sky. You’d… more»
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1954 Glöckler-Porsche 356 Carrera 1500 Coupe
Forgive yourself if you couldn’t identify this 1954 Glöckler-Porsche 356 Carrera 1500. There’s only one in the world, and the Porsche-backed racer began life as a 1954 Porsche 356 chassis sent to the dealership of Frankfurt, Germany’s Walter Glöckler… more»
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Super Stock Roller! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
After purchasing this retired drag racer for a restomod project, the owner of this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro in Bellville, Ohio decided it might be too well-fabricated and too interesting to have its personality erased by such a comprehensive makeover…. more»
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455 Gasser! 1955 Buick Special
We’ve covered gassers here on Barn Finds before, you know, the usual suspects like ’55 Chevrolets, Henry Js, and Ford Anglias. But here’s an old-skool twist, a 1955 Buick Special and it’s running Buick power no less! We gotta… more»
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Million Dollar Racer? Ford Falcon EL V8 Supercar
Automotive trends can change at the drop of a hat, and sometimes it can be hard to keep track of these things. Motorsport is no different. In years past, a driver would strap themselves into their machine and do… more»
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1969 Dodge Daytona NASCAR Raced By Marty Robbins
Depending on the category that you choose, motor racing can be very affordable, or it can be ruinously expensive. If you desire to compete at the upper echelon, you either have to have the talent to score yourself a… more»
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Vintage Drag Car! 1965 Chevrolet Malibu SS
If your idea of a drag racer doesn’t need a laptop connected to it between runs, check out this old-school Chevy! The 1965 Chevrolet Malibu SS (a genuine “138” car) is described as a “LIFELONG” California race car that… more»
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Race Car Build: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
The Barracuda was all-new for 1970 and would have its best year. Its sporty E-body styling was a vast improvement over its predecessors and the Barracuda would finally shed its heritage with the Valiant. This 1970 convertible has been… more»
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Incredible Back-Story! 1952 Ferrari 340 America
The Russian mystic Rasputin met a grisly end in 1916 after being poisoned, shot, beaten, and thrown into an icy river by those who though he exerted undue influence on Russia’s royal family. If he survived, as some believe,… more»
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Racing Legend: 2001 Holden Monaro CV8
For Australian motor racing enthusiasts, one of the darkest days in the sport’s history occurred on September 8th, 2006. On that day, Peter Brock, the man dubbed “King of The Mountain,” or affectionately known by his legion of supporters… more»
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Super Stock 4-Speed! 1965 Plymouth Belvedere
Drag racing, ’60s style is back courtesy of this cool 1965 Plymouth Belvedere Super Stock! It’s listed as being refurbished so is it an original Super Stocker or a tribute? Let’s look it over and find out. This Belvedere… more»
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Mister Ed: 1968 Dodge Hemi Dart
In my opinion it is a little tacky to drive a muscle car without the hood installed, but in the case of this car, I might make an exception! You are looking at a real-deal vintage race car. This… more»
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Rare Rally Special: 1993 Mazda 323 GTR 4WD
Think of rally cars in the late eighties and the early nineties and you might think of brands like Lancia, Ford, Subaru, and Mitsubishi. While they took home most of the trophies, many other brands competed for those same… more»
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Complete Historic Racer: 1957 Ford Custom 300 Drag Car
Racing cars are usually considered to be consumable items by their owners. They serve their purpose until something bigger and better came along. Some are then sold, some are scrapped, or they spent their days hidden in a barn… more»
